This 3 day course will help participants build an understanding of Family Preservation as a distinct and unique professional family therapy model of service, and appreciate the complexity of working with families in collaboration with, and under the umbrella of, child protection.

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A 4-seminar comprehensive parenting course that supports parents to understand how to effectively connect with their teens to influence their behaviour in positive ways. The course is free, but space is limited so preregistration and a commitment to attend all 4 seminars is required (April 26th, May 3rd, 10th & 17th) Follow the link to register:

The teen years can be challenging to parent, and while traditional parenting methods can often start to ‘backfire’ and disrupt the establishment of relationships with teens, some of their behaviours invite us to use strict consequences. Where is the happy medium? A review of ‘what works’ with teens, as well as research-based insights into teen high risk behaviours that helps us determine how to best support them during these challenging years.

The teen years can be challenging to parent, and while traditional parenting methods can often start to ‘backfire’ and disrupt the establishment of relationships with teens, some of their behaviours invite us to use strict consequences. Where is the happy medium? A review of ‘what works’ with teens, as well as research-based insights into teen high risk behaviours that helps us determine how to best support them during these challenging years.

“The Problem with Discipline” is a discussion on how parents can effectively influence their children's behaviour through the elementary school years. The seminar examines how children experience their parents' messages differently as they transition through developmental stages and how parents need to adjust their techniques accordingly. This explains why 'simple' discipline techniques often don't stand the test of time, and can even backfire in the adolescent years, as our children gain new ways of interacting with the world, and their brains - and understanding - change with age.